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A lifeguard at Scarborough Beach State Park was pulled underwater for about five to six feet by a white shark after the rescue buoy was grabbed; the lifeguard freed himself and swam to shore, and nearby beaches were briefly closed while officials assessed conditions amid ongoing shark sightings along Maine’s coast.
Homes along Maine's coast have been severely damaged or destroyed by a weekend storm, with properties in Wells and Biddeford suffering significant flooding and erosion. Residents are facing the daunting task of cleaning up and rebuilding, with concerns about the vulnerability of their homes to future storms. Efforts are underway to remove eroded earth and rubble, and temporary measures are being considered to protect the properties until more permanent solutions can be implemented.
More frequent and intense storms, rising sea levels, and coastal flooding are prompting some Maine residents to reconsider living near the coast, with some expressing frustration and concern over the erosion of their properties. The recent storm caused significant damage and highlighted the increasing risks posed by climate change, leading some residents to consider moving farther inland to avoid future flooding and storm damage.